I had thyroid surgery a week ago&now i have a big hard lump above the incision was. How long until goes away?

I have thyroid surgery about a week ago and now i have a hard lump above where the incision was and it is very uncomfortable. Does anyone have any idea how long it will be until this lump goes away or why it is like this?

How do you prevent a scar from thyroid surgery.?

Please, how do you prevent a scar from thyroid surgery? Like make the scar blend in with the color of my skin ((person of color please! =D)) Give me some daily procedures and remedies to stop the mark…

oh and what in the world is a keloid?

How long to recuperate from thyroid surgery..?

I have been scheduled for thyroid surgery soon and just wondering about a ballpark amount of time I will need to be off work. Of course, I will ask the doc at my pre-op appointment the day before the surgery. But, knowing ahead of time will make things better at work. Have you had this surgery?

What can I expect after a thyroid lobectomy surgery ?

I have to have a thyroid surgery next month and want to know what to expect afterwards. They are going to try to leave the left lobe there as they dont think its cancer.
How big was your scar? How painful was it? How long until you could speak? How long was the recovery? When were you back to normal? I have spoken to my Doctor but I want to know what it felt like from someone who has been through it, any info you give will be very appreciated.

What is thyroid surgery like and what can a candidate for the surgery expect?

what are some tips on having a more pleasant thyroid surgery experience and a sucessful recovery?